The explosions occurred at the Sagamihara General depot in Sagamihara City, Japan, according to Shingetsu News Agency.
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The report cited local authorities as saying the blasts occurred at the Sagami General Depot, a U.S. Army post which is used to store petroleum products and ammunition.
Video and photos began streaming in from social media shortly after noon (EST), showing a large explosion, several loud booms, sustained flames and billowing smoke rising from a structure.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or death.
Witnesses describe a what sounded like the roar of thunder, and a sequence of explosions for 10 or 15 minutes.
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The site, surrounded by urban area, houses the 35th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, as well as logistical and medical departments for the U.S. military in the region.
